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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.29, 24,391.18 and 14,932.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.29, 24,391.18 and 14,932.37 is: 22,407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.29 : 24,391.18 = 14,932.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.29/24,391.18 = 14,932.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.29x = 24,391.18 × 14,932.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.29x = 364,218,124.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,218,124.50/16,254.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,407.51

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